Cybersecurity Fundamentals

1. What is the main purpose of cybersecurity?

• A. To make computers faster
• B. To protect digital information and systems from unauthorized access and damage ✓
• C. To improve internet speed
• D. To design better websites

💡 The core goal of cybersecurity is protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems from threats.

2. What should you do immediately if you think your account has been hacked?

• A. Wait and see
• B. Tell no one
• C. Change your password immediately and enable 2FA ✓
• D. Delete the account

💡 If you suspect a hack, immediately change your password, enable 2FA, and review recent account activity for unauthorized actions.

3. What does "incognito mode" in a browser do?

• A. Makes you completely invisible online
• B. Prevents your browsing history from being saved locally on the device ✓
• C. Encrypts all your traffic
• D. Blocks all tracking completely

💡 Incognito/private mode does not save browsing history, cookies, or form data locally — but your ISP and websites can still see your activity.

4. What does "VPN" stand for?

• A. Virtual Protected Network
• B. Very Private Node
• C. Verified Protocol Network
• D. Virtual Private Network ✓

💡 A VPN (Virtual Private Network) encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address, improving privacy and security.

5. What does "cybersecurity" protect?

• A. Only physical computers
• B. Only mobile phones
• C. Computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks and unauthorized access ✓
• D. Only company data

💡 Cybersecurity protects all digital assets — systems, networks, programs, and data — from attack, damage, or unauthorized access.

6. What is "multi-factor authentication"?

• A. Having multiple passwords
• B. Using several forms of verification to confirm identity before granting access ✓
• C. Logging into multiple accounts
• D. A type of encryption

💡 MFA requires multiple proofs of identity (password + SMS code + fingerprint) making accounts significantly harder to compromise.

7. What is "hacking"?

• A. Repairing computers
• B. Gaining unauthorized access to computer systems or networks ✓
• C. A type of programming
• D. Designing websites

💡 Hacking is unauthorized access to computer systems or networks, exploiting vulnerabilities to steal data or cause damage.

8. What is a "security patch"?

• A. A physical repair
• B. A software update that fixes security vulnerabilities in a program ✓
• C. A type of antivirus
• D. A network cable

💡 A security patch is a software update specifically designed to fix known security vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.

9. What is a "firewall"?

• A. A physical wall of fire
• B. A security system monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic ✓
• C. A type of antivirus
• D. A type of password

💡 A firewall is a network security device that monitors traffic and blocks unauthorized access while allowing legitimate communications.

10. What is "cookie" in web browsing?

• A. A sweet treat
• B. A small file stored in your browser to remember your preferences and session data ✓
• C. A type of malware
• D. A type of encryption

💡 Cookies are small text files websites store in your browser to remember login sessions, preferences, and track browsing behaviour.